Senior Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.

Additional Information:

• Preferred location: Houston, Texas
• Alternate Locations: Peoria, Illinois or Lafayette, Indiana
• This position does offer relocation
• Travel: Up to 20%

What Will You Do:

• Manages multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, and/or value chains.
• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities
• Cross functional collaboration with sales, manufacturing, value chain, marketing, product definition, and strategy teams.
• Manage system layouts and designs with both internal and external partners
• Overseeing projects progress and manage costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems
• Manage test plan development and system/software validation activities
• Collaborate with development teams to drive critical customer requirements, develop validation plans based on risk priority numbers, and report or lead problem resolutions
• Develop new validation processes and tools to improve team velocity and quality
• Ensure simulation and modeling activities match VPD requirements
• Lead and manage FMEA and validation activities within the NPI process
• Direct project staffing: motivate and develop project team and team members

What You Will Have:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
• At least 15+ years of experience in design, simulation, analysis, Applications and testing
• Safety-first mindset
• Design and system integration experience
• System modeling and correlation experience
• Background in mechanical powertrain components (engine and transmission)
• Team Center database management experience

Top Candidates Will Have:

• System simulation and correlation experience using multiple VPD tools
• Experience with NPI and NTI
• Experience with field troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, or software issues)
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and validation tools and processes
• Previous A&I, customer service, or DTO experience is a plus
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks

What Will You Have:

• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production
• Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
  

Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 19, 2026 - April 1, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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